So we have a Pavelec thread on the main page. Do we really need to discuss him in here? Can't we talk about the positives of the game instead?
Nyet. You vill have your Pavelec, and you vill like it.
Negatives (I'll do these first, then end on a positive note):
1. Despite good puck movement, PP's gotta bury more chances.
2. Nashville is a shot blocking engine! Couldn't find a way through them.
3. Kane's gaffe, followed by Buff's gaffe. A couple of unfortunate hops.
4. The Stu - Tangradi mess-up. Pretty sure that's why Tangradi ended up with a couple minutes less ice time than his linemates.
5. There are more, but I won't dwell.
Many positives in that game, some of which for me were:
1. Good energy, strong checking. Bit of a let down at the start of the 3rd, but they didn't completely disappear
2. Peluso - you could see hints of some skill there, but man: that was almost Skinner'esque. Watch the replay from above. A face puncher that can actually play hockey? That's awesome.
3. KSW looked pretty good - dangerous early on
4. More Clitmore than Clitsome, though Clitnone made a couple small appearances
5. Shots on net - again, not just chucking them, but some actual scoring chances. I feel the Jets outplayed Nashville for the most part - this is the third game where I can say that, so this is a good trend even if it's not showing up in the points yet.
6. Rolled 4 lines - Tangradi the lowest minute guy, and even he had 12+ minutes. None of this 2m stuff, which is great for keeping the team fresh.
7. Buff's increased physical play - crushed Smith a couple times during that game (although Smith would get him back in the end with an assist on the winner).
8. This isn't the Jets, but man: Jones looks good for Nashville - I'd be extatic as a fan base if that guy "fell" to us. Like Trouba, this guy's going to be something special.